Six Sigma Black Belt

Dexter Magnetic Technologies•Elk Grove Village, IL

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily focused on technical problem solving of more complex problems using focused Six Sigma tools with an emphasis on Design of Experiments and Process Capability. This individual will also support all Lean efforts and teach/coach problem solving techniques to the many technically oriented personnel within the organization. This position will work to improve our product and process design processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Systems, or Continuous Improvement
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from a reputable organization is required along with sound, demonstrable knowledge and experience. Green Belt may be acceptable based extensive demonstrable experience.
At least 3 years of proven experience in the Lean Six Sigma world
Manufacturing and office processes experience
Extensive DOE knowledge experience
Extensive process capability knowledge and experience
Extensive experience in teaching others in the above
Extensive experience in coaching others the above
Dynamic presentation/coaching skills
Analytical skills
Ability to do all hand calculations
Excellent knowledge and experience with Minitab and Excel

Nice To Haves

Statistics qualifications a plus
Product/Process Design experience a plus

Responsibilities

Utilize Six Sigma Methodologies to develop and execute productivity, quality, growth, lead/cycle times, and cash flow project especially Design of Experiments, Process Capability (Cpk, Ppk), Statistical Process Control, Design for Manufacturability/Assembly, Value Analysis/Value Engineering, DFMEA and PFMEA and other PPAP type requirements.
Utilize Lean Methodologies to improve lead times, reduce cycle times, and increase overall and platform gross profit margin through leading cross-functional teams that will gather information to evaluate current work processes and identify improvement strategies.
Facilitate and own Kaizen events/blitzes, build cohesiveness and improve project team results.
Develop and coordinate project ideas, that support strategic objectives, with respective leaders.
Assist management team with developing the business cases to justify the pursuit of improvement opportunities that are aligned with the business strategy.
Train, mentor and coach manufacturing, design, and quality engineers along with production leadership on the above methodologies.
Develop standard processes for data capture and assist to automate them where possible to mistake proof.
Help to institutionalize Continuous Improvement in the product design process.
Support Lean Initiatives within the Continuous Improvement Department especially in areas of cycle and lead time analyses, cost implications of poor processes, visual management, SQDP metric improvement.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis as needed and coach others as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.